The actress was joined by friends and family at the ceremony, including her Will & Grace co-stars Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally and show co-creator Max Mutchnick.

Other stars spotted at the ceremony included Mariska Hargitay, Sophia Bush and Connie Britton.

Despite having a career spanning decades, Messing revealed that the star was one award she never saw coming.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Messing said: “I never dreamed this could happen. I grew up next to a farm in Rhode Island. My big dream was to be a working actress and ultimately to do Broadway in New York City.”

She said: “I know that I need to laugh right now. The last year’s been a difficult one, and I can tell you that every day, when I go to work, we laugh our loud – belly laughing – I feel healed, and I’m just so excited now that people can watch it and enjoy it and we’re hearing from all the fans that they’re laughing.”